About
Entirely People
Entirely People delivers executive search solutions across the People & Performance ecosystem - recruiting leaders and specialist practitioners for the service providers and consultancies that unlock and improve performance at individual, team, and organisational levels.
With 20 years' of sector experience, we've built deep networks across global consulting firms, specialist boutiques, business schools, and technology platforms - the experts in leadership development, talent & assessment, learning and education, culture and change, engagement, wellbeing, HR services & technology.
Our clients range from founder-led and privately owned companies to PE-backed growth businesses and publicly listed firms — each focused on improving individual, team and organisational performance.
The Performance
Ecosystem
Performance is the sustained ability to maximise potential — making the most of capability, effort and opportunity.
The organisations we partner with exist to improve that performance in others. From leadership development, talent and learning through to culture change, engagement and wellbeing, they help individuals, teams and organisations perform at their best.
Our role at Entirely People is to do the same — helping them maximise their own potential by identifying and attracting the people who drive their success.
Together this forms a wider performance ecosystem — connecting the organisations that develop capability, the people who deliver that expertise, and the environments in which performance ultimately takes place.
The business was founded by Martin Stoney, whose long-standing interest in performance extends beyond business into sport and human physiology — reflecting a broader curiosity about what enables individuals and organisations to perform at their best.
How we work...
• Tailored search methodology
• Fully transparent process
• Rigorous research
• Informed market insight
• Performance focussed
• People first approach
• Empathy
• Clarity
• Genuine
What we recruit...
• Business Leadership
• Functional Leadership
• Practice Leadership
• Specialist practitioners & subject experts
• Consulting
• Design
• Delivery
• Sales & Commercial Teams
• Programme & Project Management
Who we serve...
• Leadership & Coaching
• Talent & Assessment
• Career Transition & Outplacement
• Learning & Development
• HR Services & Consultancy
• Organisational & Transformational Change
• Culture & Employee Engagement
• Executive Development
• Data analytics & Technology
• Wellbeing
Why
People
work with us...
"Martin provides critical insights on people. While working with him over a number of years, he has always challenged me to think deeply about the critical skills and experience needed in my team. By taking a highly consultative approach he really seeks to understand the key aspects of the role within the context of our culture and strategy. He thinks about the future, looking to match talent with the development of the business, to achieve long term success."
"Martin is an exceptional relationship manager and communicator. He makes great efforts to understand your situation, your skills, the qualities you bring and your aspirations in order to align your expectations to the opportunities he is working with. He understands the complexities of working life and works flexibly in a considerate way for both candidates and hiring organisations."
"Martin is always professional and strikes the perfect balance between being highly knowledgeable and relationship orientated, creating confidence and trust."
"Martin is unique in my experience of recruitment. He goes beyond simply looking to fill roles with qualified people, to working with clients to match a great organisational fit with people who will make a contribution to future business objectives. He does this through a highly insightful and strategic approach grounded in a real understanding of your business and the industry. He takes the time to get to know you, what's important, and then delivers - all with great style."
"Martin is thoughtful, considered and also pragmatic which makes him easy to work with. In the consultancy and learning sectors, people are crucial to delivering value to the client; and the partnership with Martin has been so important in finding the right talent quickly, and building a successful business."
"Martin is a true professional, working very closely with his clients to understand their needs and provide thoughtful advice on solutions to problems. Martin has led our Search and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Martin is a pleasure to work with and worked tirelessly on our behalf. He understands the HR community and consulting world incredibly well."
Example
Assignments...
Lead Consultant • Leadership Development Consultancy
Country Manager • Talent & Assessment Consultancy
Commercial Director • Talent & Learning Consultancy
Learning Director • Business School
Client Director • Change & Transformation Consultancy
International Client Director • Leadership Development Provider
Managing Consultant • Talent Management Consultancy
Global Partnerships Director • Talent & Assessment Technology
Client Director • Business School
International Sales Lead • Learning & Development Provider
Global Operations Director • Leadership & Talent Consultancy
Let's
Connect...
Here at Entirely People, we manage assignments for our clients across the UK and Internationally - in doing so we have built an enviable network across the Performance Ecosystem.
If you work in this sector, or share an interest in exploring what drives performance across business and sport, we'd love to connect.
Email direct - info@entirelypeople.co.uk
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